Long Jump - Six Stride Chart
Long Jump - Six Stride Chart
Long Jump - Six Stride Chart
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In an effort to place some emphasis on the speed and consistency needed in a Long Jump
Approach, I have devised a chart relating to the "average" ratio's of “Stride Lengths and
Stride Frequencies”, jump distance compared to Six Stride Coaches Check Mark, as
measured from SIX (6) running strides (13.00 to 15.00 Meters) before the takeoff board.
Scientific Study and the experience of the Great Russian Long Jump, Igor Ter-Ovanesyan
allowed him to make this statement. Quote: “An ideal run-up should consist of three phases;
an accelerating start of 8 strides, a middle element with little or no acceleration, and a final
last 5-6 speed strides from a “cue” mark.
The fundamental “physics” is that the correct speed needed to jump a specific distance
will have a corresponding “correct” stride length that will be produced by that speed
and correct running technique.